We are working to form a group of kids who might want to help the 7th grade (Class of 2032) build a float. We are going to have a quick meeting on Friday at the game gym at 5:30 for those interested. If you can't make it and want to participate, please email mattwright1414@icloud.com.
This Week at MTSD
Tuesday
Science ATLAS Interim
Wednesday
Math ATLAS Interim
Thursday
Grandparents Day 1:45-2:30 Come join us and have a snack and do an activity!
Parent-Teacher Conferences 3:30-6:00
Jr. Football at home vs. Clarendon/Kickoff at 7:00
Friday
Teacher Professional Development
No School for Students
Sr. Football has a bye week
Upcoming Events
Sept. 21–25 – Homecoming Week
Sept. 21 – School Picture Make-Up Day / Fall Sports Pictures
Sept. 29 – Senior Food Day
Oct. 1 – Even 9 Weeks Tests (High School)
Oct. 2 – Odd 9 Weeks Tests / Tribe Day
Oct. 5–9 – Fall Break
Homecoming Week is almost here!
Homecoming Week is September 21–25, and we are excited to celebrate with our students! Below are our Homecoming Spirit Week dress-up days, along with information about the High School Float Contest.
Homecoming Spirit Week
Monday
REP YOUR SPORTS TEAM / CLUB
Show what you’re part of! Students may wear sports jerseys, team gear, club or organization shirts, cheer gear, letterman jackets, college or professional team gear, team hats, socks, accessories, or school colors.
Tuesday
REP YOUR FUTURE
Dress like where you’re going! Students may dress to represent a future career, college, military branch, trade, or other future goal. Ideas include doctors, nurses, firefighters, teachers, law enforcement, technology careers, artists, athletes, trades, business careers, college apparel, and more.
Wednesday
REP YOUR SQUAD
Elementary Students- Rep Your Tribe! Students should wear the color of their elementary tribe:
Altruismo – Green
Encantador – Orange
Reveur – Red
Wahi – Blue
Whakaute – Black
Zintzo – Yellow
High School Students-Rep Your Grade! Students should wear their class color and represent their grade:
7th Grade – Red
8th Grade – Blue
Freshmen – Yellow
Sophomores – Green
Juniors – Orange
Seniors – Purple
Faculty – Black
High school students may also coordinate with friends, teammates, or classmates. Dress alike, create a theme, and show your squad spirit!
Thursday (Homecoming Pep Rally)
REP YOUR SWAG: STREETWEAR vs. PREP
Pick your style and rep it with pride!
Streetwear: Hoodies, graphic tees, joggers, sneakers, baseball caps, athletic wear, and other casual looks.
Prep: Polos, button-down shirts, sweaters, khakis, dress pants or skirts, loafers, and other clean, classic looks.
Students and teachers…choose your side and help us see which style takes the day!
Friday (Parade Day)
REP YOUR TRIBE: STOMP THE YARD!
It’s Blue & Gold Day!
Wear your Marked Tree colors and show your school spirit. Students may wear blue and gold shirts, jerseys and team gear, face paint, spirit beads, school hats, athletic wear, class shirts, and accessories.
High School Homecoming Float Contest
This year, we want our high school classes to go BIG with their Homecoming floats!
$500 will be awarded to the grade with the BEST FLOAT!
The winning grade may use the money for something that benefits their class. Possibilities could include T-shirts, a pizza or bowling trip, prom decorations, or other class activities and needs.
Supervised Float Work Times
Students may work on floats during the following supervised times during Homecoming Week:
Sunday–Wednesday 5:30–7:30 PM
Floats may be stored inside the bus garage during the week.
Please note: While floats may be stored at the bus garage, there will not be covered protection from rain, so classes should plan accordingly.
We want students to have fun, be creative, work together, and show some serious class pride.
Once an Indian, Always an Indian!




As we get closer to Homecoming, we want to let you know that our Homecoming Bonfire is being postponed. With the extreme heat and the current burn ban, we believe postponing the event is the safest decision for our cheerleaders, students, families, and community members.
We will still celebrate together! A community pep rally will be held on Friday, and we will announce the time soon. We also plan to hold the bonfire later in the football season when conditions are more favorable.
Homecoming dress-up days will be shared later this week.
This Week at MTSD
Tuesday
Writing ATLAS Interim
Wednesday
Reading ATLAS Interim
Thursday
Junior High Football at EPC
Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Friday
Elementary students wear Tribe Colors
Senior High Football at home vs. Episcopal
Kickoff: 7:00 PM
Community Pep Rally — time to be announced
Upcoming Events
Sept. 15 – Science ATLAS Interim
Sept. 16 – Math ATLAS Interim
Sept. 17 – Grandparents Day / Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sept. 18 – Teacher Professional Development / No School
Sept. 21–25 – Homecoming Week
Sept. 21 – School Picture Make-Up Day / Fall Sports Pictures
Sept. 29 – Senior Food Day
Oct. 1 – Even 9 Weeks Tests (High School)
Oct. 2 – Odd 9 Weeks Tests / Tribe Day
Oct. 5–9 – Fall Break
We hope everyone has a great week, and we look forward to seeing everyone Thursday night!
Parents,
We have a somewhat quiet week ahead, but September will get busy quickly. Here’s what’s coming up:
Wednesday– School Day Pictures
Friday– Professional Development / No School, Senior High Football at Marshall – 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events:
Sept. 7– Labor Day / No School
Sept. 8– Homecoming Bonfire / Writing ATLAS Interim
Sept. 9– Reading ATLAS Interim
Sept. 15- Science ATLAS Interim
Sept. 16- Math ATLAS Interim
Sept. 17 – Grandparents Day / Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sept. 18 – Teacher Professional Development / No School
Sept. 21–25 – Homecoming Week
Sept. 21 – School Picture Make-Up Day / Fall Sports Pictures
Sept. 29 – Senior Food Day
Oct. 1 – Even 9 Weeks Tests (High School)
Oct. 2 – Odd 9 Weeks Tests / Tribe Day
Oct. 5–9 – Fall Break
We hope everyone has a great week!
Please disregard the September 3 game against Carlisle. The game has been canceled and will not be played.
We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
Football season is cranking up this week, with both teams playing in Marked Tree! Come join us Thursday and Friday nights. Admission is $5 per person. Please remember that we use metal detectors at the gate for everyone’s safety, and arrive early enough to be in your seat for kickoff!
Here’s what’s happening this week at MTSD:
Monday, Aug. 24: Community Pep Rally at the football field at 6:00 p.m. Come meet your Indians!
Tuesday, Aug. 25: Student Immunization Clinic. Please return all required forms.
Thursday, Aug. 27: High School Food Day; Junior High Football at home vs. Manila at 7:00 p.m.
Friday, Aug. 28: Senior High Football at home vs. Newport at 7:00 p.m.
Upcoming Events
Sept. 2: School Day Pictures
Sept. 3: Junior High Football vs. Carlisle
Sept. 4: Professional Development/No School; Senior High Football at Marshall
Sept. 7: Labor Day/No School
Sept. 17: Grandparents Day and Parent-Teacher Conferences
Sept. 18: Teacher Professional Development/No School
Sept. 21- Fall sport pictures
Week of Sept. 21-25- Homecoming

There has been some confusion with the car line the past few days. We wanted to take an opportunity to remind you of our plan.
K-6 Drop-Off
7:15-7:45 a.m.
All Kindergarten through 6th grade students may be dropped off during this time. Students will enter through the main office door. As you are dropping off, there might be pre-k parents in line to drop their pre-k student off. They cannot do that until 7:45. There will be a police officer to wave you around cars who are waiting.
PreK Drop-Off
7:45-8:00 a.m.
All PreK students should be dropped off in the elementary loop. Students will enter through the first door on the right in the loop. If you arrive prior to 7:45, stay in line on the left side of the road. This gives K-6 parents the ability to go around you.
Baby & Toddler Drop-Off
7:45 a.m.
Baby and toddler students will use the gravel parking lot on the side of the building.
Only baby and toddler students may enter through the side doors.
Afternoon Pick-Up
PreK Pick-Up
2:45-3:00 p.m.
Pick-up will take place in the elementary loop.
Every PreK family will receive a PreK vehicle pass to display in the windshield.
As you enter the car line, simply display your pass. Our School Resource Officer (SRO) will direct PreK vehicles to the front of the line so you can access the elementary loop before the K-6 dismissal begins.
K-6 Pick-Up
Begins at 3:05 p.m.
K-6 families will use the regular elementary car line.
Baby & Toddler Pick-Up
Begins at 2:45 p.m.
We know this is difficult and confusing. All of this stems from construction on our new wing. Please be patient with each other and us. We are very likely less than a month away from being done.
This week...
Tuesday, 8/11-- We will do bus evacuation drills at dismissal with bus students. Students might be just a little later than usual on Tuesday.
Wednesday, 8/12- Josten's will be at the high school to visit with seniors for graduation and juniors for rings.
Other Upcoming
August 17th- Lockdown Drill
August 25th- Student immunization clinic
August 27th- Jr. Football vs. Manila
August 28th- Sr. Football vs. Newport
Sept. 2nd- School day pictures
Sept. 3rd- Jr. Football vs. Carlisle
Sept. 4- Professional Development (No school)/Sr. Football at Marshall
Sept. 7- Labor Day (No School)
Due to ongoing construction, PreK drop-off and pick-up procedures will be different this year. Please review the information below carefully so we can ensure a safe and efficient start to the school year.
K-6 Drop-Off
7:15-7:45 a.m.
All Kindergarten through 6th grade students may be dropped off during this time. Students will enter through the main office door.
PreK Drop-Off
7:45-8:00 a.m.
All PreK students should be dropped off in the elementary loop. Students will enter through the first door on the right in the loop.
Baby & Toddler Drop-Off
7:45 a.m.
Baby and toddler students will use the gravel parking lot on the side of the building.
Only baby and toddler students may enter through the side doors.
Afternoon Pick-Up
PreK Pick-Up
2:45-3:00 p.m.
Pick-up will take place in the elementary loop.
Every PreK family will receive a PreK vehicle pass to display in the windshield.
As you enter the car line, simply display your pass. Our School Resource Officer (SRO) will direct PreK vehicles to the front of the line so you can access the elementary loop before the K-6 dismissal begins.
K-6 Pick-Up
Begins at 3:05 p.m.
K-6 families will use the regular elementary car line.
Baby & Toddler Pick-Up
Begins at 2:45 p.m.
Pick-up will take place in the same location as morning drop-off using the gravel parking lot on the side of the building.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation as we adjust our procedures during construction. These changes are designed to keep traffic moving safely while ensuring all students arrive and leave campus efficiently. We appreciate your partnership and look forward to a great school year!
We can't wait for school to start!
As we prepare to welcome our students back, we are working hard to make sure our schools are as safe as possible. On Monday, you will notice emergency personnel around the high school campus as our local law enforcement agencies conduct safety training with other area first responders. Because of this training, the high school campus will be closed on Monday. We appreciate your understanding as we continue working together to keep our students and staff safe.
This Week at MTSD:
Monday
High school campus closed due to law enforcement safety training.
Junior High Football Practice – 8:00 a.m.
Senior High Football Practice – 10:00 a.m.
Tuesday
Junior High Football Practice – 8:00 a.m.
Senior High Football Practice – 10:00 a.m.
Wednesday
First Day of School! We can't wait to welcome our students back for an outstanding school year!
Thursday
Let's continue building momentum as we settle into the new school year.
Friday – Back-to-School Dance
Who: Students in 3rd–6th grades
Time/Location: 6:00–8:00 p.m./Elem. Cafe
Admission: $2
Dress: Casual
Concessions will be available.
Important Reminder
Tomorrow, we will release important information regarding elementary drop-off and pick-up procedures. Please watch our website and social media pages for complete details. We will also send a text message with a direct link to the information.
We're excited to kick off another great year at MTSD. Thank you for your continued support, and we'll see everyone on Wednesday for the first day of school!
Parents,
We hope you join us tonight for Open House from 5:00-6:00. Also, the Back to School Bash will take place on the elementary campus from 5:30-6:30! Don't forget we will have bouncy houses, hot dogs, chips, and drinks. We will also have Pucker Up Lemonade and Imagination Library! We can't wait to see you!
‼️EMAILS NEEDED!‼️
It is almost time for your kids to start their senior year, which includes composite pictures! Our photographer is needing parent email addresses to be able to send information regarding sessions coming up. Please send Mrs. Permenter an email (permentera@mtree.k12.ar.us) with the subject line “Junior parent” so she can compile a list for the photographer! Those who have already sent are already taken care of!
Sorry for the late text. Graduation will be held in the gym on the elementary campus in an effort to have more space., See you tomorrow!
It is hard to believe our kids are finishing elementary school already. Their completion ceremony will be Thursday at 9:00 AM.
After the ceremony, we will be hosting a celebration at our house from 11:00 AM–1:00 PM with hot dogs, chips, cake, cupcakes, and a water slide for the kids. Several parents helped make this happen, and we are thankful for that support. If you would like to donate toward the party, feel free, but if you can’t, please still come. Everyone is welcome.
Students will need someone to bring them and pick them up afterward. We would love for the kids to come play, and parents are more than welcome to stay and hang out too. Bring a lawn chair and come enjoy the afternoon with us.
Address:
33571 Garrett Road
Thanks,
Matt Wright
We started at 178 days of school…
Now, there are only 9 more days. It is amazing at how fast this year has been. Here is what is happening this week at MTSD!
Monday- K parents pick up cap and gown during school hours.
Tuesday- K Graduation at 6:00 at game gym.
Wednesday
Thursday- 6th grade completion ceremony at 9:00 in the elementary cafeteria.
Friday- Elementary Fun Day
Upcoming
May 25- Memorial Day (No school)
May 26- Even period 9 weeks tests/1st through 5th grade elementary awards
May 27- Odd period 9 weeks tests
May 28- Make-up day
May 29- Last day of school

Today- Baccalaureate at 6:00. Seniors should arrive at 5:00. Doors will open at 5:30.
Monday- Sr. Walk and graduation rehearsal. Seniors should be at high school by 9:30/Athletic Banquet at 6:00
Tuesday- High School Graduation (7:00) at the Fowler Center. Graduates will leave high school at 4:00. Doors for graduation will open 6:15.
Thursday- Girls Softball plays Taylor in State Tournament at 3:00
Friday- Tribe Day (parents can come for end of year Tribe celebration at 12:15)/MTHS Fine Arts Night (Art viewing at 6:30, Concert at 7:00)
Upcoming
May 18- Kindergarten parents pick up cap and gown during school hours
May 19- Kindergarten graduation at 6:00
May 21- 6th grade completion ceremony at 9:00
May 22- Elementary Fun Day (No high school students)
May 25- Memorial Day (No school)
May 26- Even period 9 weeks tests/1st through 5th grade elementary awards
May 27- Odd period 9 weeks tests
May 28- Make-up day
May 29- Last day of school

The high school storm shelter will open ahead of the storms. Please monitor the school’s Facebook page for specific opening times and updates.

Parents, the next six weeks are the busiest time of the year! Just a reminder that you can stay connected with us through text messages, our school website, and social media.
Here’s what’s happening this week at MTSD:
Monday
BB vs. Hillcrest (Home) – 4:30
SB vs. Maynard (Home) – 4:30
Tuesday
SB at Piggott – 4:30
Wednesday
Jr. High Cheer Parent Meeting – 6:00 (High School Cafeteria)
Thursday
BB at Armorel – 4:30
Friday
Juniors/Seniors Excused from School
BB at Bay – 4:30
Saturday
Prom – Cooper Alumni Center at Arkansas State University
Senior Walk – 6:30
Prom – 7:00–10:00 p.m.
Looking Ahead:
April 21 – 4th–6th Grade Music Program (1:00)
April 23 – Writing ATLAS
April 28 – Seniors’ Last Day
April 30 – Math ATLAS
May 4 – Honors Banquet
May 5 – Athletic Banquet
May 6 – High School Food Day
May 7 – Reading ATLAS
May 11 – Senior Walk
May 12 – High School Graduation
May 15 – Tribe Day
This is a big week coming up! We have tests, tribe day, and a dance for elementary students! Remind high school students to stay focused and take care of their upcoming tests! Spring break fever has hit!
Monday- PreK and Kinder Registration (3:30-5:30), Soph. ACT test
Tuesday
Wednesday- Even Period 9 weeks tests
Thursday- Odd Period 9 weeks tests/Elem. Tribe Day
Friday- No school. 3rd through 6th Dance at Elem Cafe from 6:00-8:00
Other Upcoming:
March 23-27- Spring Break
April 2- Kindergarten Easter Hat Parade
April 3- Good Friday (No School)
April 6- Professional Development (No School)
April 7- Report cards come home
Dear Marked Tree Elementary School Families!
WOW! In just 24 hours, families have answered our call, sending invitations to friends and family. We love seeing families as excited as we are about giving students more books and supporting teachers.
Get started here: https://app.booksarefun.com/MarkedTreeES72365
Complete your Treasure Map tonight and your student(s) will be entered to win a Treasure Chest. Drawings start tomorrow!
Thank you!
